Shadi Beshai
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Objective: Individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment are particularly vulnerable to a longer course of depression. Immunization theories of resilience suggest that resilience and related factors may buffer against the deleterious effects of early childhood adversity. Trait mindfulness is linked to resilience and may be a pathway to cultivating this dynamic process. In this study, we...
Paweł Holas, Jan Michał Wardęszkiewicz, Malgorzata Grochowska et al.
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Background: Adjustment Disorder (AjD) is a common stress-related condition, yet evidence-based interventions remain scarce. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) targets transdiagnostic mechanisms such as cognitive fusion and low self-compassion, which may be particularly relevant for AjD.Objective: This randomized controlled trial tested the efficacy of a brief, guided, asynchronous...
Else Bisseling, Linda Cillessen, Philip Spinhoven et al.
BACKGROUND Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group-based psychological treatment in oncology, resulting in reduction of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Internet-based Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (eMBCT) has been found to be an effective alternative for MBCT. The therapeutic alliance, i.e. the bond between therapist and patient, is known to have a...
Zahra Salajegheh, Atefeh Ahmadi, Hadis Shahrahmani et al.
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Abstract Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women that can cause anxiety, psychological distress and reduced quality of life. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction counseling on the worries of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Materials and methods This quasi experimental was...
Riki Dayan, Mahsa Gholiof, Alda Ngo et al.
Objective: To investigate the effect of traditional Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program in infertility patients. Design, setting and population : A feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) using an effectiveness-implementation type-II hybrid design was conducted with patients seeking infertility consultation in Canada. Methods: Participants were recruited at initial...
Mohsen Janghorbani, Victoria Omranifard, Azam Mansourzadeh
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Abstract Background and Objectives The intention of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the relative usefulness of psycho-education (PE) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training programs on carers of relatives with dementia (RWD). Materials and Methods An eight-week, randomized, controlled trial was accomplished from March to December 2020. Ninety carers of RWD were...
Math Janssen, Yvonne Heerkens, Beatrice van der Heijden et al.
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Abstract Background: Dutch teachers in secondary vocational schools suffer from stress and burnout complaints that can cause considerable problems at work. This paper presents a study design that can be used to evaluate the short- and long-term effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), being a person-focused intervention, both within and without the context of an additional...
Robert Hardwicke Freese
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Much of the current practice in developing leaders is limited in the extent to which deep personal renewal which is sustainable can be affected. Two enduring approaches to leadership development include values based leadership and servant leadership; both of which are comprised of certain timeless qualities which lend themselves to more in-depth, transformational development experiences....
Sara Jamali, Isaac Rahimian Boogar, Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad
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Abstract Background Current research aimed to provide a research protocol to assess the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children (MBCT-C) for externalizing and internalizing symptoms and attention problems among children living in a single-parent household. Method This study protocol proposes a two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing MBCT-C with an active...
Sofia Hebel
Defined by numerous mental and physical constituents, health behavior change can be directly influenced by Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs). Neurological and psychological evi- dence suggest positive correlations between yoga and meditation practice and decreased anxiety symptomatology by individuals of domestic violence. Regulatory processes, implemented via Mindfulness-Based Cognitive...